Zambia: Ban Saddened By Death of President

19 August 2008

Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed profound sadness today after learning of the death of the President of Zambia, Levy Patrick Mwanawasa.

"Mr. Mwanawasa was at the forefront of Zambian politics at a time of exceptional challenge and change in his country," Mr. Ban said in a statement issued by his spokesperson in which he offered condolences to the late President's family, and the people and Government of Zambia.

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